CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will close Wednesday, December 31 at 4:00 p.m. and remain closed throughout January 4 for the New Year's holiday. Regular library hours will resume Monday, January 5. CMRLS Libraries will also be closed Monday, January 19 for the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, January 20. Digital media and resources can be found 24/7 on our website. |
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New year, new you! Is your resolution for 2025 to be healthier? Are you looking for health and wellness information for yourself or your family? Let us help! CMRLS provides free access to Consumer Health Complete, a research database from EBSCO. This database contains content for consumers of all ages on a variety of important health topics, such as addiction, mental health, teen health and more. Also included are full articles from top health journals and magazines, health reference e-books, evidence-based health reports and medical images and diagrams. Visit Consumer Health Complete today by clicking here! |
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CMRLS also offers several health related magazines on our new eMagazine platform, cloudLibrary NewsStand! Be sure to check them out today to help you accomplish your New Year's resolution! |
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The fun begins January 1st! Whether you're catching up on your TBR pile, exploring new stories, or reading together as a family, this challenge is the perfect way to keep the pages turning all winter long. Don't miss out - sign up on Beanstack, read on, and make this winter one to remember! The more you read and log in Beanstack, the more chances you have to win a $50 gift card! Register for the Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge before December 31 and have your fines forgiven. Register by clicking here. Remember to let staff know once you have registered so your fines can be forgiven. |
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Our reading challenge begins January 1. Are you ready? It is always fun to start the new year with new goals. This year, make one of your goals to read more. We have lots of books to check out at Sebastopol, so you could choose a different book every week to keep you busy. Write down every book you read this year and see how many you have finished by the end of 2026. You may surprise yourself at what you accomplished, and you learned things along the way.
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Extreme Underwater Facts
by Rod Barkman
Did you know that 71 percent of Earth is covered in water? Down below, there are all sorts of unknown animals and hidden treasure. Discover totally extreme facts about what's happening below the waves in this fun and kooky book. With engaging hi-lo content to draw in 5th through 6th grade readers and a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level, reading is fun as well as accessible. It's a roaring good time!--
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The new year has started, and it is always fun to start new projects. This year, choose something wild to learn about by the end of the year. Then, you will have a new skill or be knowledgeable about something you did not know the previous year. How fun is that? The Sebastopol Library has a wide selection of books for you to learn a new skill, or if you just want to read for fun.
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Learn How to Knit with 50 Squares: For Beginners and Up, a Unique Approach to Learning to Knit
by Che Lam
Never thought that YOU could knit? Well, with Learn How to Knit with 50 Squares, you will discover all the essential skills that you need, one stitch at a time. Learn a new stitch by knitting a square, following a clear step-by-step tutorial and chart. By the time you've finished the square, you've practiced the new stitch, and you're ready to move on to the next one-quick and easy! The squares are organized according to skill level, progressing from basic knit and purl stitches to more challenging techniques, such as cable and lace. And at the back of the book you'll find a handful of inspirational projects that show you how to combine your blocks for unique and stylish results--
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We all start off the new year with hopes of improvement. What are your goals for 2026? Do you wish to read more, become healthier, learn a new skill, or just learn something new in general? We have you covered at the Sebastopol Library. We have wonderful ways to help you along the new journey you choose to make for yourself this year. Stop by to let me help you find exactly what works for your goals.
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Smoothie Project: The 28-Day Plan to Feel Happy and Healthy No Matter Your Age
by Catherine McCord
Enjoy easy, transformative recipes for nourishing and delicious smoothies from Catherine McCord, an expert recipe developer and Weelicious founder who helps families eat healthfully and deliciously. If you're on the fence about smoothies, this gorgeous cookbook will hook you forever. If you're a smoothie fan already, it will become your new bible Ree Drummond, author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks Years of witnessing the positive effects that smoothies can offer inspired McCord to create a smoothie bible packed with almost 100 of her favorite tried-and-tested recipes, such as: Green Goddess SmoothieVanilla Kale Spirulina SmoothieCacao Banana Date SmoothieBlueberry Cherry Lemon SmoothieWhen her son started suffering from chronic nausea and her family doctors couldn't help, McCord turned to her experience with nutrition for an answer, researching until she discovered a solution--smoothies.She shared her family's story and some of her favorite smoothie recipes on social media, and the Smoothie Project, a daily online source of inspiration, was born.With guidance from top nutritionists, McCord explains how to eat based on your age and details the health benefits of key smoothie ingredients, so you can: Reduce stress and anxietyControl ADHD symptomsBoost your immune systemImprove digestionIncrease your energyEat to support pregnancy or breastfeedingHave beautiful, strong skin, hair, and nailsEncourage kids to eat nutritious foodsAnd more McCord offers a way to change your life in just 28 days, using only your blender. All you have to do is commit to having one of her smoothies each morning for a month, and every glass will bring you one step closer to achieving your goals. Perfect as a gift or as inspiration for a healthier new year, new you at any time of year.
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Craft Time January 8th 2026 3:30-4:30 Join us at Sebastopol for a fun event. We will be making our very own reading logs for the year. This is a fun way to keep up with all the reading you accomplish for the year, long after the challenge is over. It will be so thrilling to look back at the end of the year to see how many books you have enjoyed. |
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